Tomb of Ramses VI Tours

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The Tomb of Ramses VI is one of the most striking and architecturally interesting tombs within the Valley of the Kings, which is situated on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor. Originally built for Ramses V and expanded upon by Ramses VI during the 20th dynasty, its decoration is one of the most sophisticated and complete of the royal tombs.

In general, the Tomb of Ramses’ elaborate decoration depicts the story of the origins of heaven and earth, including the creation of the sun and life itself. Extracts from the Book of Gates and the Book of Caverns adorn the entrance corridor, and these continue into the midsection of the tomb, with the addition of the Book of the Heavens.

The tomb’s most notable and striking feature is the stunning vaulted ceiling in the main burial chamber featuring a double image of the Goddess Nut swallowing the sun. This is said to represent the endless cycle of life and the revival of the souls of the dead pharaohs.

Practical Info

To reach the Valley of the Kings, take a taxi and ask for “wadi al-muluk” for the East Valley and “wadi al-gurub” for the West Valley. No photography is permitted inside the tombs.

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Day tour to see the Best highlights of ancient Luxor with Lunch and GuideThis tour shows all of the best monument Luxor has to offer. If you have limited time,then this is the tour for you to see all the sights that are not to be missed, in just oneday. The tour also includes 1. Valley of the Kings, 2. Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, 3. Colossi of Memnon4. Karnak Temple, Luxor5. Luxor Temple, Luxor6. Avenue of Sphinxes, Luxor7. Tomb of Ramses VI, 8. Tomb of Ramses III, Luxor, 9. Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)10.Lunch